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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.56, 1,698.84 and 734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.56, 1,698.84 and 734.04 is: 1,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.56 : 1,698.84 = 734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.56/1,698.84 = 734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.56x = 1,698.84 × 734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.56x = 1,247,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,016.51/1,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.55

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